Day 15 of the federal election campaign

FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN: DAY 15

WHERE THE LEADERS CAMPAIGNED

* Prime Minister Scott Morrison: Townsville (Herbert)

* Labor leader Bill Shorten: Darwin (Solomon)

WHAT THE COALITION WANTED TO TALK ABOUT

Service men and women in the Defence Force today and dealing with the aftermath of war

WHAT LABOR WANTED TO TALK ABOUT:

Australians not allowing terrorists to win by being discouraged from attending Anzac Day services abroad

WHAT MADE NEWS:

* The leaders pausing campaigning to commemorate Anzac Day

* More than 1500 candidates nominated to contest the election

* A suspected Islamic State terrorist arrested in Turkey amid fears he was planning to attack Anzac Day services in Gallipoli

* Mr Morrison confirming one of the suicide bombers involved in the Sri Lankan Easter Sunday bombings spent time in Australia.

TWEETED:

"ANZAC Day is Australia's most important day. It is imperative we reflect on those who died on battlefields thousands of kilometres from their homes and loved ones."

- Nationals leader Michael McCormack after attending the Anzac Day march in Wagga Wagga.